The tank must be topped up if the steam flow emitted starts to
decrease.
Switch off the steam cleaner by pressing the On/Off switch. The green
operating pilot lamp goes off. Press the steam button on the steam gun
to release the remaining pressure and then lock the gun. Remove the
mains plug from the socket and allow the appliance to cool down. Take
care; the water in the tank is still hot even after 5 minutes! Open the
tank cap by pressing it down and turning it anti-clockwise.
Warning: Hot steam may escape on opening! There is a risk of
burns from the cap thread and the tank!
Top up with water using the measuring jug and funnel (see page 10
"Filling the Water Tank”) then carefully close the tank cap again.
The steam cleaner can now be plugged in again and switched on. The
Vapormate M 388 is ready for use as soon as the heating pilot lamp
goes off.
Switch the appliance off. The green operating pilot lamp goes off. Press
the steam button on the steam gun (Fig. 25) to release the remaining
pressure. Secure the steam gun by pushing the locking pin on the left-
hand side of the handle in to the right. Remove the mains plug from
the socket and allow the appliance to cool down. Empty the water tank
so that no deposits can settle (Fig. 26).
Do not close the water tank until it has dried out completely. The
steam cleaner must have cooled down completely before being put
away. Store the appliance so that it is out of the reach of children. The
extension tube with assembled floor nozzle may be inserted in the
parking holder on the back of the appliance for storage purposes or for
short breaks whilst working.
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4 Operating the Appliance
4.4
Topping Up with
Water
4.5
Ending Operation
and Storage
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
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